Monthly Archives: March 2012

Farm Bureau Blog

It’s Jake’s Voice, And It’s Our Future

If you are a Young Farmer or Rancher, Grand Rapids, Michigan was the place to be last month. Over 1000 YF&R’s descended on this beautiful Midwestern city to network, listen to inspiring speakers, and tour West Michigan agriculture. While the hotel may be glad that this rambunctious group has moved on, the lessons we learned at this conference will help guide agriculture for years to come.

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In The Field Magazine, Farm Bureau Highlight

Focus and determined are two words that describe Jake Raburn. Whether it be showing pigs in the Strawberry Festival as a young teen while at Turkey Creek Junior High or getting his degree in four years at the University of Florida, Jake Raburn knows what he wants in life and sets goals that he strives to attain. That dedication and drive to succeed is what the Hillsborough County Farm Bureau also saw when selecting Raburn to their board of directors.

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Dates to Remember

Last Day to Register or Change Party Affiliation:  July 16

Early Voting Begins: July 30

Vote by Mail Request Deadline: August 8

Early Voting Ends: Aug. 11

Primary Election Day: Aug. 14